mousetrapping
/ˈmaʊsˌtræpɪŋ/
adjective
- Designed to trap or deceive, especially in a tricky or unfair way.
- The mousetrapping pop-up kept reappearing no matter how many times he closed it.
- They used mousetrapping software that made it impossible to cancel the service.
- The mousetrapping contract had clauses that locked customers in for years.
noun
- The act of setting or using mousetraps to catch mice.
- He spent the afternoon mousetrapping in the attic to get rid of the infestation.
- The farmer taught his son the basics of mousetrapping in the barn.
- Mousetrapping is a common method for controlling pests in old houses.
- A deceptive practice, especially in business or online, where a customer is tricked into a situation they cannot easily leave.
- The website used mousetrapping to prevent users from closing pop-up ads.
- Consumer advocates warn about mousetrapping tactics in free trial offers.
- The company was accused of mousetrapping customers with hidden subscription renewals.
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